Chapter 4 After the Fake Heiress Ran Away from Her Wedding 4 Avocado-Colored Tracksuit
If Lin Jishen tightened his grip any further, Yun Chiyi suspected he would strangle her.
In the animal kingdom, pythons will constrict their prey with all their might before swallowing it, until the prey's bones are broken and it is completely dead. Only then will the python swallow the prey whole. This is to prevent the prey from reviving and tearing its belly along the way.
Yun Chi wanted to grab the system's ear. Was this the time to be spouting such nonsense?
Yun Chiyi's fingernails dug deep into his arm, drawing blood. The crimson blood stained her fingertips, but neither of them seemed to feel the pain.
She lowered her head and asked, "Lin Jishen, what does the Gong family owe you?"
The air behind her suddenly tightened, and Lin Jishen abruptly released her, pushing her away, his brows furrowed with gloom: "You have no right to ask."
Yun Chiyi steadied herself and casually wiped the blood, which wasn't hers, into her pocket.
"I need to know the reason."
Lin Jishen gritted his teeth and spat out each word: "Don't ask about things you shouldn't ask about."
His eyes were bloodshot and bloodshot, like a demon crawling out of hell.
Her brow twitched, realizing she had crossed his line. She approached him expressionlessly, cupped her hands around his ears, and said in a reassuring tone, "Okay, I won't ask."
The woman standing close by had a calm expression, but her clear eyes were terrifyingly empty.
He slapped her wrist away: "Don't do anything unnecessary."
Watching the person leave quickly, Yun Chiyi murmured to herself, "Such a deep obsession. What truth is Lin Jishen pursuing?"
The book is quite vague... I'm also speaking from the host's perspective; we need to complete certain tasks to access plot points beyond the scope of the story.
Lin Jishen is a villainous male supporting character; his existence is to create a highlight for Gong Mufeng's storyline.
The original plot mentions his story repeatedly, always mentioning the same few sentences: his parents died in a car accident, and the Lin family went bankrupt overnight. He blames all of this on the innocent Gong Mufeng.
Yun Chiyi remembered that the book emphasized how the male protagonist, Gong Mufeng, saw through the villain's conspiracy, reorganized the Gong family that had been turned upside down, and changed his previous image of only knowing how to have fun.
Other details seem like unsolved mysteries, with only the novel's ending clearly stating that the villainous male supporting character was sentenced to eleven years in prison.
[Conditions for unlocking the story]
The host's task is to "get Gong Mufeng drunk".
Back in her seat, Yun Chiyi initially appeared sullen and sighed twice.
Gong Mufeng asked her if she was feeling unwell.
She looked distressed and said listlessly, "A little."
Gong Mufeng's attention would occasionally drift to her; he poured her water, and served her food and soup.
Yun Chiyi took a delicate bite of her food and smiled, "Thank you."
Gong Mufeng was stunned: "Xiaoyi, aren't you being too polite?" As he spoke, the smile on his lips gradually deepened, and a look of scrutiny as he examined the new thing appeared on his well-defined face.
She has changed.
He couldn't quite put his finger on what was different, but her gaze had shifted from infatuation to clarity, and the worldly affection that had once flickered in her eyes had vanished. Things had happened so fast that he wanted to find out what was going on.
At that time, the Gong family chose to marry into the Yun family. Everyone said that the Yun family had gone from being a nobody to a phoenix tree. Gong Mufeng remembered that Yun Chiyi would show off her engagement ring whenever she went out to eat with him.
However, she only has an ordinary jade ring on her hand now.
The sunlight gradually shifted its position, and before anyone knew it, half of Lin Jishen's shoulder was covered by a shadow. He slowly and deliberately cut the meat on the plate, his movements elegant. The light could not penetrate his thick eyelashes, and the shadow slowly rose from the depths of his eyes.
Yun Chiyi observed his state out of the corner of her eye, secretly pleased with herself.
It's really fun being partners with Lin Jishen.
She picked up her juice glass and clinked it with Gong Mufeng's, the clinking sound being extremely pleasant: "The weather is so nice, Ah Feng, would you like some wine?"
The system had never seen such a straightforward host before.
Gong Mufeng was stunned, then chuckled. The question had indeed come too suddenly.
She was trying to get his attention again, trying to keep him there.
Lin Jishen, sitting next to her, tossed a napkin onto the table. Though he called it a toss, it was more like a "place." His smile didn't reach his eyes; he couldn't bear to watch her clumsy attempt.
"The restaurant isn't suitable for drinking; let's reschedule for another day."
Yun Chiyi lowered her head dejectedly: "It was my fault for not knowing the occasion."
Lin Ji smiled and seized the opportunity to create an opportunity for her: "Next time, Mu Feng will choose the venue."
Yun Chiyi looked across at the other side with starry eyes, her slender white hand clenched tightly against her chin: "I want to go to a bar."
“Bar…” Gong Mufeng leaned back comfortably in his chair, an expression resembling that of a controller.
Seeing his hesitation, Yun Chiyi pinched the sleeve of her avocado green tracksuit with her fingers, crossed her arm across the table, and gently tugged at Gong Mufeng's sleeve with her thumb and forefinger.
Gong Mufeng followed her gaze and saw her delicate, harmless face. She blinked her feather-like eyelashes, and her pink lips glistened with moisture. He was a regular at the bar, and he pretended to hesitate, saying, "Bars are still not a good option. I'll take you to a quiet bar another day."
Yun Chiyi looked slightly disappointed: "A quiet bar is alright. As long as it can get you drunk, that's fine."
They almost got married, so their flirtatious and ambiguous behavior was normal, if Yun Chiyi's smile wasn't so fake.
Lin Jishen retired after achieving his goal, and silently took a sip of water.
At this moment, Gong Mufeng glanced at his watch, picked up his coat, and said, "I suddenly remembered that I have something to do, so Ji Shen and I will leave first."
He had already taken a step forward when he turned back and asked, "Did someone take you home?"
Yun Chiyi nodded her chin: "I'm not a child anymore, I'll get home safely."
Gong Mufeng patted Lin Jishen's shoulder, signaling him to leave. As Lin Jishen stood up, he glanced at Yun Chiyi. A faint smile appeared on her lips, her soft long hair cascading over her shoulders, and the corners of her mouth slowly turned down.
As they walked out of the restaurant, Lin Jishen casually lit a cigarette: "Going to another party?"
Gong Mufeng put on sunglasses and fixed his hair with his hand: "It's not good to stand someone up. It's just a birthday party. Is it a problem to go and have some fun? I didn't say I was going to pick up another girlfriend."
Lin Jishen smoked without saying a word. After Gong Mufeng turned around, he smiled and said that the only son of the Gong family was indulging in wine and women and pursuing the thrill of extreme sports, neglecting the family business. Wasn't this a blessing in disguise for him?
"The dashing young master has gone to a party." In the restaurant, Yun Chiyi hadn't left yet, leisurely enjoying her dessert.
Leaving the woman at the restaurant and leaving is just his style.
The waiters noticed she was alone; even a beautiful woman like her had the fate of being all alone, which made them sigh.
Back at the Yun family home, a new car was parked in the garden parking shed.
She glanced at it, shook her head, and couldn't appreciate the car's decorations. The SUV's front end, with its two painted butterfly eyes, gave it an eerie feel, like a black coffin with red lanterns hanging from it.
As soon as she entered the door, she saw someone sitting on the sofa, a thin young man with bangs covering his eyes.
Her adopted younger brother, Gu Chi, has arrived.
Gu Chi was restless, his fingers tightly gripping his shorts. He felt a sense of relief the moment he saw her walk in.
As soon as he arrived, Yun Jingui offered him tea. As soon as the teacup was empty, Xiaomei immediately refilled it. He drank two pots, and his lower abdomen began to ache. Finally, he saw Yun Chiyi's figure.
Yun Jingui was taking an afternoon nap upstairs. Gu Chi looked around, swallowing repeatedly, his gaze darting around, not daring to look directly at her: "Sister, you're back."
Yun Chiyi straightened her back, her eyes languidly asking, "What is it?"
Gu Chi was most afraid of her gaze; the blatant contempt was like a sharp blade piercing his body.
Gu Chi grew increasingly nervous, his words becoming slurred: "My...dad...he..."
She now realized that her younger brother was genuinely afraid of her.
"If there's nothing else, I'm going upstairs now."
Gu Chi clenched his fist: "Dad asked me to invite you to dinner at Changyun Hotel."
She was initially a little uninterested, but upon hearing the address, she immediately became interested and asked, "Who else is coming?"
Gu Chi kept his head down tightly: "Uncle Gong is here too."
It turned out to be an apology session. She understood, asked for the time and room number, and went upstairs to change her clothes.
She's so busy today; everyone wants to treat her to a meal.
She changed into a dress; the light purple skirt slid down from her shoulders, kissing her fair ankles. She put on a pair of white flat leather shoes, put on her earrings, and smoothed her long curly hair. When she went downstairs, she found Gu Chi still drinking tea.
He can fit so much stuff...
What are you still doing here?
Gu Chi put down his teacup with trembling hands: "Dad said that I should pick up my sister and take her over."
Yun Chiyi thought of the SUV in the parking lot, and every cell in her body resisted: "I don't need it."
Gu Chi's voice was barely audible: "Dad said..."
Hearing people call him "Dad" this and "Dad" that gives me a headache.
She rubbed her forehead, pointed with her jade-like finger, and said, "Go to the restroom first, I'll wait for you for three minutes at most."
Gu Chi breathed a sigh of relief, slammed down the cup, and ran headlong toward the guest restroom.
How could she let him travel like that? He might not be afraid, but she would risk her life.
Three minutes later, Gu Chi jogged back, sweating profusely, and looked at Yun Chiyi. Seeing that she didn't say a word, he guiltily checked his watch; not a second had passed.
It was precisely because of his timid and hesitant manner that the female protagonist in the novel transferred her shares to Gong Mufeng for management. The female protagonist didn't understand these things; her younger brother not only bore the surname Gu, but was also incapable of shouldering heavy responsibilities, so she could only trust Gong Mufeng.
Gu Chi was scrutinized by the gaze, and his hands and feet trembled like leaves. Yun Chiyi pursed her lips and walked away, ignoring him.
When she got to the SUV, she held out her hand: "Give me the car keys."
Gu Chi hurriedly searched for the key and then respectfully handed it to her.
Yun Chiyi got into the driver's seat, adjusted the seat and rearview mirror, and suddenly asked, "Gu Chi, how old are you this year?"
His hands trembled as he fastened his seatbelt: "Eighteen and a half."
Yun Chiyi was five and a half years older than him, and driving him was like leading a chick that had fallen into the water. However, he got his driver's license as soon as he turned 18. Yun Chiyi had an image in her mind: him wiping away cold sweat while turning the steering wheel, and she couldn't help but sweat too.
She could glimpse the large butterfly on the hood from her seat and remarked, "What terrible taste."
Gu Chi stammered, "This...isn't..."
Listening to him talk was exhausting. Yun Chiyi stepped on the gas and smoothly controlled the steering wheel to turn the car out.
It's a bit ugly, but it feels pretty good. This guy even has his own car, while she took a taxi home today.
Gu Chi was holding onto the seatbelt tightly, but she didn't expect Gu Chi to be such a good driver, fast but steady, so she gradually relaxed her back and waist.
[Changyun Hotel, host, do you still remember this place?]
Of course I remember, this is the hotel where the female lead, Wen Yanyan, works.
However, Wen Yan Yan's second appearance was at a charity auction, where she worked as a waitress and had a chance encounter with Gong Mu Feng.
It's still a long way off before that part of the story, but that saves Yun Chiyi the trouble of looking for news about her.
Lin Jishen will not allow the host to come into contact with the real heiress.
That's why she didn't report it to Lin Jishen.
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